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Former Aston Villa striker Gary Shaw has passed away at the age of 63 following a fall, Villa announced on Monday. He played a significant role in helping the team win the league title in 1981 and the European Cup the following year. Shaw emerged through the youth system at Aston Villa and scored 79… Continue reading Gary Shaw: Former Aston Villa striker dies at 63 after fall

The public inquiry into the murders committed by Lucy Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital has heard from the mother of one of the victims, known as Baby C. She said that she was lied to by a medical director who failed to mention that suspicions had been raised about Letby, who was standing… Continue reading Lucy Letby inquiry: Hospital boss 'lied about son's death probe'

In England, junior doctors have accepted the government’s offer of a 22% pay rise over two years, ending a long-running dispute. The British Medical Association announced that 66% of its members voted in favour of the deal. The dispute had lasted for 18 months and included 11 separate strikes by junior doctors. The offer included… Continue reading Junior doctors accept 22% pay rise to end strikes

A birthday meal took an unexpected turn for one woman when her partner discovered a pearl in one of the mussels they were eating. Paige Hawkins said she was “really shocked” by the discovery and felt like it was a “little gift” for her birthday. Hawkins hopes to put the pearl in her necklace as… Continue reading Kidderminster woman's shock as pearl discovered at birthday meal

Sir Keir Starmer is looking into adopting Italy’s approach to handling migrant boats crossing the English Channel. During a recent visit to Rome, the UK Prime Minister discussed the concept of Italy’s asylum processing deal with the Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. Sir Keir was interested in learning about Italy’s model of paying North African countries… Continue reading Keir Starmer looks to Italy on how to stop migrant boats

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A new variant of Covid-19 called XEC has been identified in Germany, and according to scientists, it could soon become the dominant type globally. The variant has since been reported in the UK, US, Denmark, and several other countries. Experts warn that the new strain has mutations that could help it spread more easily in… Continue reading New XEC Covid variant starting to spread

Married at First Sight, a reality show broadcast on Channel 4, has refused to remove one of its participants despite allegations of domestic abuse. Alexander Henry, one of the programme’s groomsmen, has been accused of abusive behaviour by an un-named woman.The allegations were initially made in messages sent to Channel 4, in which the complainant… Continue reading Channel 4 will not drop alleged abuser Alexander Henry from show

In a tragic incident, four young boys lost their lives after a fire broke out at their home while their mother was away, according to a court hearing. Deveca Rose, the boys’ mother, left her two sets of twins – Leyton and Logan Hoath aged three, Kyson and Bryson Hoath aged four – unattended at… Continue reading Boys died in rubbish-strewn house fire, court hears

Scotland’s Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain KC, has ordered a full, fresh investigation into the murder of Alistair Wilson at his home in Nairn almost 20 years ago. The case, widely referred to as the “doorstep murder,” has remained unsolved since Mr. Wilson’s shooting in 2004. Under Bain’s direction, investigators from the Crown Office and Procurator… Continue reading New investigation ordered into 'doorstep murder' of Alistair Wilson